Gold Gains on Weak Inflation data - June 16, 2012 0:00

Gold futures jumped on Thursday extending its rally for the fifth consecutive session. Weak inflation data and expectations of another round of quantitative easing by US Federal Reserve boosted the safe haven status of the precious metal. Gold futures contract for August delivery gained $0.20 to settle at $1,619.60 per ounce on the Comex division […]

Gold Futures Decline on Weak Economic Data - June 1, 2012 23:58

Gold futures fell on Thursday in reaction to lower than expected US economic data which also affected the US stock markets. As per the latest data, payrolls in private sector increased by 133,000 in May as compared to expected increase of 150,000. Moreover, the US Commerce Department also released its data on jobless claims which […]

Gold Ends Higher on Eased Concerns over Europe’s Banking Sector - May 11, 2012 23:54

Gold futures gained on Thursday in reaction to eased tensions over the European banking sector. Moreover weak US economic data kept the greenback under pressure which eventually supported the commodities. Gold futures contract for June delivery gained 0.1 percent or $1.30 to settle at $1,595.50 per ounce on the Comex division of the New York […]

Gold Slightly Gains as Concerns on Euro Zone’s Debt Fade - April 18, 2012 23:55

Gold futures slightly gained on Tuesday after a volatile session as the concerns over euro zone debt problems eased while US stock markets closed higher. Gold future contract for June delivery gained 0.1 percent or $1.40 to settle at $1,651.10 per ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. Gold plunged in […]

Gold Futures Decline on Chinese Data - March 23, 2012 23:55

Gold futures contract fell on Thursday and reached their lowest in last nine weeks. The precious metal remained lower after the less than expected Chinese manufacturing data. HSBC’s manufacturing managers’ index for China fell to its lowest in last four months in the month of March. China happens to be the top consumer of natural […]

Gold Futures Fall on Disappointing Economic Data - March 6, 2012 23:55

Gold futures declined on Monday in reaction to negative economic data from euro zone, United States and the China. ISM’s manufacturing index gained to 57.3 percent for February as compared to 56.8 percent in prior month. Factory orders declined 1 percent for January according to the US Commerce Department. China also lowered its economic growth […]

Gold Jumps to Its Highest in Three Months - February 29, 2012 22:00

Gold futures rallied on Tuesday and reached their highest in last three months. Gold faced correction in prior two sessions which resulted in buying frenzy on lower prices on Tuesday. Moreover, weakening US dollar also gave metals a boost. Gold futures contract for April delivery surged 0.8 percent or $13.50 to settle at $1,788.40 per […]

Gold Futures Rally on Greek Deal - February 22, 2012 23:17

Gold futures jumped on Tuesday making their highest in last two weeks in reaction to approval of the second bailout package for Greece. After series of meetings, finance ministers from European Union member countries agreed for a figure of 130 billion euros equivalent to $171.9 billion as the second trench of Greece’s bailout package. Broker […]

Gold Futures Remain Bearish as Greenback Strengthens - February 15, 2012 22:54

Gold futures remained under pressure of the third consecutive session on Tuesday as the Greece’s bailout package negotiations were postponed while the US dollar gained in reaction to week weak US retail sales data. Gold futures contract for April delivery declined 0.4 percent or $7.20 to settle at $1,717.70 per ounce on the Comex division […]